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School district · California · LEAID 0619650

South Monterey County Joint Union High

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $115,100 for South Monterey County Joint Union High - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$115,100
Est. avg teacher salary
$20,921
Per-pupil spending
2,748
Students enrolled
46th
Pct. in CA
$115,100

South Monterey County Joint Union High (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $115,100, materially below the California average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,748 students.

  • 46th percentile for California
  • 92nd percentile nationally
  • 24% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +10.3% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$115,100

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,921

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,748 students

Salary vs State Average 92.9%

7.1% below California average

Nationally, South Monterey County Joint Union High's estimated average out-pays 92% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the top quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

South Monterey County Joint Union High's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$115,100 Top 8% higher than 92% of 11,460 US districts

$30,000–$40,000: 66 US districts (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$50,000: 375 US districts (3%). Below this entry. $50,000–$60,000: 1,529 US districts (13%). Below this entry. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). Below this entry. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). Below this entry. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). Below this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). Below this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). Below this entry. $110,000–$120,000: 486 US districts (4%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$130,000: 301 US districts (3%). Above this entry. $130,000–$140,000: 183 US districts (2%). Above this entry. $140,000–$150,000: 122 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $150,000–$160,000: 68 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $160,000–$170,000: 42 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $170,000–$180,000: 26 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $180,000–$190,000: 0 US districts (0%). Above this entry. This district $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

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Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2022 · FY2022

What stands out about South Monterey County Joint Union High

  • It ranks in the top 10% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 92% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.

What the Numbers Say About South Monterey County Joint Union High

South Monterey County Joint Union High is a small-to-mid-sized school district in California, serving 2,748 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $20,921. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $115,100, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0619650 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in South Monterey County Joint Union High runs materially below the state benchmark, a 7.1% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (34.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 46% of them.

South Monterey County Joint Union High's budget totals $57.5M in expenditure against $53.4M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 24% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $8.8M, special-education teacher pay is $1.4M.

How does South Monterey County Joint Union High compare?

Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the California average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.

South Monterey County Joint Union High $115,100
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

South Monterey County Joint Union High pays -5.8% less than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $20,921 vs $25,983

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$53.4M
Total Revenue
$57.5M
Total Expenditure
$13.7M
Instruction Salaries
24% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$8.8M
Regular Program
$1.4M
Special Education
$1.3M
Vocational
$0.7M
Other Programs

Other California Districts

Farmersville Unified
$119,473
2,463 students
Mojave Unified
$108,121
3,036 students
Bassett Unified
$110,309
3,043 students
Lowell Joint
$126,157
3,047 students
San Lorenzo Valley Unified
$110,093
2,445 students
Delhi Unified
$122,584
2,439 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in South Monterey County Joint Union High?

South Monterey County Joint Union High's average teacher salary is $115,100, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does South Monterey County Joint Union High teacher pay compare to the California average?

South Monterey County Joint Union High pays 7.1% less than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $115,100.

How does South Monterey County Joint Union High teacher pay compare to the national average?

South Monterey County Joint Union High pays 34.2% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $115,100.

What is the per-pupil spending in South Monterey County Joint Union High?

Per-pupil spending in South Monterey County Joint Union High runs approximately $20,921 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in South Monterey County Joint Union High?

South Monterey County Joint Union High has 2,748 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of South Monterey County Joint Union High's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 24% of South Monterey County Joint Union High's total expenditure of $57.5M (NCES FY2022).

Where does this teacher salary data come from?

This data is sourced from two NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) surveys, Fiscal Year 2022: the F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey (instructional expenditure, variable Z33) and the Staff Universe Survey (reported teacher headcount). Salary figures divide the former by the latter, falling back to an enrollment-based estimate only when a district has no reported headcount. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.

Disclaimer & data sources

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

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According to the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, PlainTeacher's figures are computed directly, no number is typed in by an editor. South Monterey County Joint Union High's salary and finance figures are computed directly from its FY2022 F-33 submission, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error on this page. Data current as of FY2022.